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Cumbus

Cumbus Origins Description Of Cumbus Care amp; Tuning Instructions for the Cumbus Cumbus Origins The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900#8217;s. The inventor, Zeynel, was born in Salonika, now known as Thessaloníki, Greece.... More
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Theremin

The Thereminvox or Theremin is one of the earliest fully electronic musical instruments. Invented in 1919 by Russian Lev Sergeivitch Termen (later gallicized to Leon Theremin), the Thereminvox was an offshoot of government-sponsored research into proximity sensors. Consisting of a box with two ra... More
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Clarinet

Introduction History Maintenance Introduction The clarinet (sometimes historically spelled clarionet) is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. A person who plays the clarinet is called a clarinetist. The clarinet was invented in Nüremberg, Germany on January 14, 1690.... More
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Recorder

The recorder is a flute-like woodwind musical instrument. In German it is called the Blockflote, in French the flute bec, and in Italian the flauto dolce. It is held vertically from the lips (rather than horizontally like the 'transverse' flute). The player's breath is directed by a wooden 'fippl... More
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Pakhawaj

Pakhawaj is an ancient barrel shaped drum with two playing heads. It is essentially a north Indian version of the Mridangam. It was once common throughout north India but in the last few generations tabla has usurped its position of importance. It has a right head which is identical to tabla exc... More
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